Emily Remler - Transitions (CD)

Emily Remler - Transitions

By nbastian27  Jun 23, 2007

Pros: Interesting compositions - Great Guitar work

Cons: 6 tracks

File this one right beside Pat Metheny's debut "Bright Sized Life" as a quintessential album for guitarists looking to cross the bridge between the rock/pop world into jazz. This album features a wide scope of influences presented in a... truely original manner. Listening to this album will reveal many brilliant, yet somewhat unconventional moments that I found ultimately appealing. The latin infected grooves of the opening number "Nunca Mais" (-a worthy YouTube search), are a treat, as are the muted uptempo bebop changes of "Del Sasser". Meanwhile, the title track "Transitions" features a melody introduced by bassist Eddie Gomez, and wavers through several juxtaposed odd time signatures. Througout this set, drummer Bob Moses (-part of the "Bright Size Life" line-up, interstingly) keeps the rhythmic pulse shimmering in a completly original maner. The album closes with John D'Earth weaving trumpet lines through an MXR pitch transposer. Unconventional and brilliant! Throughout the 6 songs, Emily's playing is top-notch form. There's a small voclabulary of solid jazz guitar lines to be discovered here. A yet-to-be discovered classic for the listener with an open mind. Read more Less